Monday, December 29, 2025

3rd CMO Company strengthens community support through Army CARES Program in Malaybalay

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The 3rd CMO (Dangpanan) Company of the 4th CMO (Kasaligan) Battalion, Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army, under the operational control of the 403rd Infantry Brigade, facilitated the Nationwide Simultaneous Health and Wellness Fair, revitalizing the Army CARES Program with the theme “Bayanihan para sa Kalusugan.” The activity was conducted at the […]

Peace reconciliation miresulta sa NPA mass surrender sa Malaybalay

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

Usa ka makasaysayanong kalihokan ang nasaksihan niadtong Oktubre 29, 2025, sa Sitio Mahayag, Barangay St. Peter, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, diin 167 ka mga kanhing miyembro sa CPP-NPA ang opisyal nga mibalik sa sabakan sa balaod atol sa kalihokan nga gitawag “Panagsabuwa: Paghiusa Alang sa Kalinaw ug Kalamboan.” Ang maong peace reconciliation gipasiugda sa tradisyunal nga […]

8th founding anniversary sa 89th IB gisaulog

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

Karong Setyembre 19, 2025, saulogon sa 89th ‘Makatao’ Infantry Battalion sa Philippine Army ang ika-8 founding anniversary niini Ingon ni Lt. Col. Antonio G. Bulao I, unit commander, nga si Senador Juan Miguel F. Zubiri ang dinapit nga mamumulong.   Kaniadtong Setyembre 17, 2025, natigayon ang Media Day ug Fun Shoot sa Firing Range sa […]

Army urges remaining NPA rebels to surrender, rebuild lives

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Philippine Army has called on the remaining members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Bukidnon to surrender and take advantage of government programs offering amnesty, livelihood assistance, housing, and legal support Brig. Gen. Seigfred C. Tubalado, commander of the Army’s 403rd Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade, reiterated the call in support […]

Laing 2 ka NPA napatay sa militar sa Impasug-ong

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

Laing duha ka myembro sa New People’s Army (NPA) ang napatay sa militar sa engkuwentro sa Barangay Guihean, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, kaniadtong Agosto 17, 2025 Sumala sa Facebook page sa 403rd Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade sa Philippine Army, ang mga napatay sa hot pursuit operation mao ang isa ka babaye ug isa ka lalaki.   Gikaingon nga […]

Agri-10 4K continues to aid IP orgs in NorMin

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4K) program, a special initiative of the Department of Agriculture (DA), continues to assist Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) and Indigenous People (IP) farmers and fishers by helping them develop their ancestral lands through sustainable farming. The program also aims to boost their livelihood […]

Don Carlos, Bukidnon declared insurgency-free

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

DON CARLOS, Bukidnon – “The declaration of Don Carlos town as insurgency-free marks a significant leap toward peace, reinforcing the government’s commitment to security,” said Capt. Rogelio Recto, Civil-Military Operations Officer and spokesperson of the Philippine Army’s 48th Infantry Battalion In an interview aired on Radio Mindanao Network Malaybalay station, Recto confirmed that Don Carlos […]

Army installs new 4ID commander, pledges peacebuilding efforts

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 28, 2025, 7:21 pm) – The Philippine Army on Tuesday installed Brig. Gen. Michele Anayron Jr. as the new commander of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), overseeing parts of Northern Mindanao and the Caraga region In his inaugural speech, Anayron emphasized his commitment to advancing peace and development in collaboration […]

87 NPA Rebels Surrender in Bukidnon

The 87 members of the New People's Army who surrendered to the 10th Infantry Division through the 89th Infantry Battalion first turned over their firearms before renouncing their membership with the group during a surrender ceremony in San Fernando, Bukidnon on Jan. 24, 2025. Photo courtesy of Philstar.com / John Unson

SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon (January 27, 2025) — Eighty-seven members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 89th Infantry Battalion (89IB) in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, on Friday Lt. Col. Antonio Bulao, commander of the 89IB, introduced the former rebels and presented 17 firearms they surrendered during a ceremony in […]

36 Ex-NPA Rebels Surrender in Bukidnon

Central Mindanao Newswatch - local newspaper

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Thirty-six former New People’s Army (NPA) leaders and combatants recently surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 403rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. They were presented to the Bukidnon provincial government on January 10 at Camp Osito Bahian, Malaybalay City The surrenderees turned over 55 high-powered firearms, including an M-60 machine gun, and pledged […]